I like innovation in all areas of life. In the food department, I’m always looking for new recipes. At the supermarket, it’s common for me to pick up an unknown product, curious about what it could taste like. This innovation theory ends when the subject of fresh basil comes into Read more…
You’ve probably already made this meatball recipe for the Air Fryer, and I’m late to the party. The idea of enjoying the burst of flavor sans the greasiness is enticing. This translates to cooking this recipe often instead of once per year if that often. My mix consists of one Read more…
Deep-fried foods are to be avoided at all costs since the fat will clog your arteries and eventually cause you harm. You know what I mean. With the advent of the air fryer, fried foods are welcome in my kitchen and diet. Unfortunately, several recipes will not survive the transfer Read more…
This pancake mix is simple, healthy, and quite pleasing. I topped it with a fresh strawberry, but it could be any fruit. Pancakes are cooked in butter. Add honey and fly, baby, fly! The mix requires one egg, one cup of pancake mix, half a cup of milk, and a Read more…
The flounder filet was cooked in a bit of coconut oil. I had sprinkled a bit of ground garlic, onion and dry rosemary. Then, I added a handful of grated coconut flakes into the skillet at medium heat. I added some fresh basil leaves and sprigs of Oregano and Rosemary Read more…
Hi. Capricorn Science, as you may know, has a Metro Gourmet category boasting over one hundred recipes. With one exception, I have used and collected these recipes throughout the years. The segment has become my go-to cookbook for my often repeated cooking habits. It’s easy and user-friendly. If you have Read more…
Baked Manicotti Delight Ingredients: Box of Manicotti Shells Package of String Cheese Package of Mozzarella Cheese Package of Parmesan Cheese Container vegetable or Chicken broth One jar of Prego Marinara Sauce Your choice of cooked chicken, ham, sausages. Italian Seasoning Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Oven-proof container. I prefer Read more…
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup yellow cornmeal 2/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 3 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder 1 egg 1 cup milk 1/3 cup vegetable oil Spray one nine-inch round cake pan. ( I made two). Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine the ingredients. Bake for Read more…
This new recipe has only two basic ingredients: cake flour and apple sauce. So I decided to give it a try. I mixed a ratio of more flour than apple sauce since you want to create a batter. It requires oil to fry in. I used Canola, about two inches Read more…
The flavors of the Caribbean are recognized around the world for their burst of exquisite pleasure. Like a fine wine, our senses welcome with gusto the mix which dominates the cuisine from the Caribbean region. What they have in common is the use of their base: the Sofrito. Spain and Read more…
Bouquet Garni is French for “garnished bouquet”. It is a classic herb mixture used for cooking meats, vegetables, and sauces. The traditional combination is parsley, thyme, and bay leaf although it is common to also include other herbs such as rosemary, basil, chervil, peppercorns, and tarragon. You can make a Read more…
Cheesecake Berry Puff Pastry Baskets One box of Puff Pastry shells makes six pastries. Make sure you buy the box that says Puff Pastry Shells. The shells: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. The oven must be preheated. Remove all wrappings. Break along pre-scored lines to separate pastry shells. Place shells Read more…
Fresh Tomato Sauce (enough for one pound) I discovered this recipe several years ago and it’s meant to be a part of an Eggplant Parmesan recipe, which is scrumptious. It’s time to make it again soon. The Eggplant Parmesan recipe had a footnote that the fresh tomato sauce could also Read more…
Limber is essentially a Puerto Rican-style ice cream. It has the texture of a popsicle but it is frozen in a plastic cup. There is no popsicle stick inserted so it must be enjoyed by squeezing the cup so the limber pops out so you can suck on it. Many Read more…
The picture tells the story. You’ll need three rounds of cheese, blackberries, white cheese cut into small squares, strawberries, kiwis, cantaloupe, and lots and lots of pepperoni. Add some good crackers and start decorating, making happy faces. Have fun. Thanks for reading.
Once you’ve tried this, you will never go back. Wonderful just doesn’t cover it. I use a copper pan for this recipe. Melt, at medium heat, one bar of butter ( don’t even think of margarine). Add one cup and a half of Parmesan cheese. Whisk it while it kinda Read more…
Oyster Stew by Marty Harrington My dear friends Marty and David Harrington shared this wonderful recipe with us. We share of love of cooking and eating. Make good use of this gem. I purposefully did not rewrite Marty’s page since her handwriting is also a pleasure to be enjoyed. Oh, Read more…
Crispy Salmon Bites and Pasta. If you are in the mood for a tasty and easy-to-prepare meal crispy salmon bites over seasoned pasta is the answer. Boil your pasta and keep it nearby. Place your salmon filets in a flat container ready to be seasoned. I use roasted garlic powder, Read more…
Pastry Chef Emma Sanchez Cardenas
I haven’t been cooking much since I’ve been busy writing my first book. Believe it or not. I did it. My friend Wendy forwarded this recipe and her recommendations are impeccable so I did make it and loved it. Here goes. 2 1/2 cups of cooked chicken 1 cup grapes Read more…